DR wins another Caribbean Series title

Going into today's final day of competition, the Dominican Republic had already clinched the 2012 Caribbean Series championship.

The Dominican team won its first four games in the CS then clinched the title when Mexico lost to Puerto Rico on Monday. It is the 19th time since 1970 the Dominican team has won the CS, the 13th time since 1990 -- easily the most of any of the competing teams.

Tigers outfielder Andy Dirks has been a star for the Dominican Republic, coming through with some clutch hits including the game-winning hit in the final game of the Dominican Winter League's playoffs. Other familiar names on the championship team include former big-leaguers Julio Lugo and Fernando Tatis, Twins left-hander Francisco Liriano and Rangers outfielder Julio Borbon.

Former Angels reliever Fernando Rodney made eight appearances for Escogido during its championship run in the Dominican Winter League -- but was not on the roster for the Caribbean Series.

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